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Help an English couple with gardening in Pays de la Loire, France

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  • Description

    Description

    home with pool close to the village of Mervent with facilities and forest cafes and bars; Looking for help in the garden, cutting back trees and bushes. We are located on a small hamlet, there is no public transport

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Light gardening
    Help around the house
    Light maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Comfortable home in the Mervent forest. On the outskirts of a small village and appox 10 km from Fontenay le Comte. The lively La Rochelle is about 45 minutes drive away and the beaches of La Tranche and Sables D'Olonnes about 50 minutes drive away.

  • Help

    Help

    trees and bushes pruned and general gardening.Perhaps a little help with house maintenance. Large garden with old fruit trees and grazing for horses. English family.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    French: Intermediate

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Own room in 6 bedroomed detached house wirh swimming pool on the edge of the Mervent Forest, meals provided.

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    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Candy

    Small pony

    Alfie Thomas

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